The posting
What you will do
- Prepares all Suspicious Activity Reports of the activity identified as suspicious or fraud related. Is the primary person responsible to maintain the records of reported activity as required under the Bank Secrecy Act.
- Develops, implements, and manages the investigation of SARWs and related fraudulent activity. Prioritize focus toward areas identified as having the highest levels of risk to the company.
- Analyzes and evaluates compliance risks and recommends changes to policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations to appropriate business unit regarding the closing of accounts or other actions that may be necessary to mitigate the risk to the Bank.
- Submits completed file of SARs to FinCEN within established timeframe.
- Establishes and maintains case files and obtains required documentation.
- Monitors and follows up on open cases.
- Prepares summary reports.
- Acts as liaison with other areas of the Bank and law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Attends internal and external meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. to expand professional expertise.
- Identifies and addresses compliance training needs by partnering with business areas and Compliance Training Manager.
- Integrates activities with other departments to accomplish common goals.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Bank policies, procedures and industry best practices.
- Ensures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures and applicable regulations with assigned areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Must-Have*
- H.S. Diploma
- Minimum of 7 years of experience working at a financial institution required.
- Minimum of 5 years of Fraud investigation experience required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Must have excellent knowledge of investigations, banking operations, government regulations, and account reconcilement.
- Strong knowledge of SAR requirements and understanding of federal regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
- Cyber Fraud knowledge and experience required.
- Presentation and public speaking skills required.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills required.
- Excellent verbal/written and written communication skills required to interact with all levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access required
- Ability to proofread and edit documents.
- Excellent organizational, time management and analytical skills.
- Excellent leadership skills, able to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels.
